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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.39, 1,757.67 and 710.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.39, 1,757.67 and 710.00 is: 1,063.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.39 : 1,757.67 = 710.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.39/1,757.67 = 710.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.39x = 1,757.67 × 710.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.39x = 1,247,940.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,940.84/1,173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.54

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